Coopers of Stortford 6672 User manual

Electric Tiller Instruction Manual
Model 6672
Caution
Carefully read this entire instruction
manual before using the Tiller, and
keep in a safe place for future
reference.

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C). PERSONAL SAFETY
• Be alert and exercise appropriate caution when using this electric tool. Do not use the
tool if you are tired or are under the influence of drugs / medication or alcohol, as one
moment of carelessness or lack of attention when using the electric tool can cause
serious personal injury.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
To prevent the risk of injury it is very important to wear the following protective clothing
whenever you operate the tiller:
Snug fitting and cut resistant rotective clothing
To reduce the risk of injury you must always wear full length trousers, overall, jeans or
chaps that are cut resistant.
Ear rotection
Almost all electrical tools emit noise levels that cause permanent damage to your hearing.
For this reason, it is important to wear approved earmuffs when operating the tiller.
Breathing mask
To prevent dust, dirt and debris inhalation it is recommended to use a breathing mask when
using the appliance.
Non-sli heavy-duty gloves
To improve your grip and protect your hands you must always wear heavy duty non slip
gloves.
Safety goggles.
Sparks generated during working or splinters, chips and dust emitted by the device can
cause loss of sight.
What never to wear
The tiller must never be operated when barefoot, or when wearing jewellery, shorts or
sandals. Never wear loose fitting clothes when operating the tiller as it could become
caught in the moving parts and if you have long hair make sure it is tied back so that it is
above shoulder level.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the tiller make sure that the appliance is switched off
when carrying it, and before inserting the plug into the mains power supply. Failure to do
this could result in personal injury.
• Do not overestimate your abilities. When operating the appliance make sure you
stand squarely and keep your weight balanced over both feet at all times, so that you
have optimum control.
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D). CAREFUL HANDLING AND USE OF ELECTRIC TOOLS.
• Do not use this tool if it has a defective power switch, as an electric tool that can no
longer be switched on or off is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Before making any adjustments to the tool, or changing accessories always unplug it
from the mains power supply first.
• When not in use, store this tool out of the reach of children.
• Make sure that you maintain the tool properly. For example, on a regular basis check
that the moving parts function properly and do not jam and that no parts are broken or
damaged. If any part of the tool is damaged make sure that you have it repaired at your
local hardware store.
• Keep the blades clean and sharp, as properly maintained blades with sharp edges
jam less frequently and are easier to use.
• Never use this tool for any application other that for that which it was intended. To use
this tool for any other purpose could result in serious injury.
• If the power cable of the electric tool is damaged, it must be replaced by your local
hardware store.
2. Usage
The tiller is designed for private garden use including for preparing ground for planting, or
breaking up the soil in your borders and flowerbeds. For safe usage, make sure you
observe the safety restrictions. For safety reasons, the machine may not be used as a drive
unit for other work tools or tool sets of any kind.
3. Pro er o eration
Power su ly
The machine can be connected to any 230 volt power socket outlet. However, the socket
outlet must have an earthing contact protected by a 16 A circuit breaker. Additionally, a
residual current device (RCD) circuit breaker with max. 30 mA must be used.
Power cable for the device
When using a power cable with the tiller make sure that it has cross section of 3 x 1.5 mm,
is not damaged, and in particular has a rubber insulating sheath that is in good condition.
Please note that if the sheath is cracked or damaged it could result in serious injury and you
must not use the power cable. You must also make sure that the power cable does not
exceed 50 metres in length, as a longer power cable will reduce the power output of the
electric motor.
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Cables, plugs and socket couplers must meet the following requirements listed below.
The power cables must, at the very minimum, be of type HO5VV F or HO5RN F and 3
stranded. The cable type must be printed somewhere on the power cable. Only purchase
power cables that are marked! Plugs and socket couplers for the power cables must be
splash proof. Power cables and connecting lines must be regularly checked for damage.
Ensure that the lines are de energised before checking them. Completely unwind the power
cable. Also check power cable entry points, plugs and socket couplers for kinks.
SERVICE
• If the tool needs a repair take it to your local hardware store.
Layout and items su lied (see Fig. 1-3)
1. Top push bar
2. Bottom push bar
3. Motor unit
4. Hoe blades
5. Cable strain relief clamp
6. Two hand safety switch
7. Cable securing clips
8. 2x screw for installing the top push bar
9. 2x screw for installing the bottom push bar
10. 2x screw for installing 2 hand safety switch
11. 2x nut M6
12. 2x wing nut
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4. Assembly (Fig. 4-11)
Place the motor unit and the push bars on the ground in order of assembly (Fig. 4).
Important. Do not forget to slide the cable strain relief clamp (Fig. 6 / ltem 5) over the
bottom push bar. Slide the bottom push bar on to the push bar holder and secure the two
components together (Fig. 5). Then secure the top push bar to the bottom push bar (Fig.
6). Install the 2 hand safety switch as shown in Fig. 7 10. Finally secure the cable using
the supplied securing clips as shown in (Fig. 11 / A)
Connect the power cable to the appliance as shown in (Fig. 12/ Item 1) and secure it into
position with the strain relief clamp (Fig 12/ ltem 2).
Im ortant! To prevent accidental start up of the machine, the push bar (Fig. 13/ ltem 1) is
equipped with a two point switch (Fig. 13/ ltem 2) which must be pressed before the lever
switch (Fig. 13/ ltem 3) can be pressed. If the lever switch is released, the machine will
switch off. Repeat this process several times so that you are sure that the machine
functions properly.
Before you perform any repair or maintenance work on the machine, ensure that the hoe
blades are not rotating and that the power supply is disconnected.
Always ensure that a safe distance (provided by the long handles) is maintained between
the machine and the user. Be especially careful when changing direction on slopes and
inclines.
Use caution when backing up and pulling the machine (tripping hazard).
When working on an incline work from side to side, not up and down.
5. Ti s for correct o eration
With the machine switched off, place it in front of the area you wish to hoe and hold it
securely on the push bar. Switch on the machine and guide the hoe blades over the area
in straight lines (to avoid bare strips) making sure the hoe blades do not travel over the
cable. When working on inclined areas work across the slope and not up and down. When
you arrive at the end of the area you wish to hoe, need to change direction, or need to
check the hoes blades make sure that you switch off the machine first.
After use make sure the underside of the machine is clean and remove any soil deposits,
as debris makes it more difficult to start the machine and decreases the working depth.
Im ortant!
The hoe blades will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is switched off.
Never attempt to manually stop them. In the event that the rotating hoe blade strikes an
object, immediately switch off the machine and wait for the hoe blades to come to a
complete stop, and then inspect the condition of the hoe blades. If any parts of the tiller are
damaged make sure that it is repaired immediately.
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9. Troubleshooting guide
Fault Possible causes Remedy
Motor does not start a. No power at the plug
b. Defective cable
c. Defective Switch / plug block
d. Motor terminals or capacitor
disconnected
e. Excessive working depth
a. Check the power cable and fuse
b. Contact your hardware store
c. Contact your hardware store
d. Contact your hardware store
e. Reduce working depth
Motor performance
drops
a) Soil too hard
b) Blades badly worn
a) Correct working depth
b) Replace hoe blades
Im ortant note!
For rotection, the motor is equi ed with a thermal switch which cuts
out when the motor is overloaded and switches on again automatically
after a short cooling eriod.
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We
Coo ers of Stortford
Declare that the
Electric Tiller NIC-JY-750
Conforms to the following EEC Directives their supporting Statutory Instruments and
relevant Standards, where applicable as follows.
The Machinery Directive 98/37/EC
The EMC Directive 89/336/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC
The Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC
The Outdoor Directive 2000/14/EC
EN55014 1: 2000/+A1: 2001/+A2: 2002
EN55014 2: 1997/+A1: 2001
EN61000 3 2: 2000+A2
EN61000 3 3: 1995/+A1: 2001
EN60335 1: 1994+A1+A2+A11 A16
EN709: 1997+A1
Signed:
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U.K. WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE NEUTRAL
BROWN LIVE
GREEN/YELLOW EARTH
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the
colour markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:
• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured black.
• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured red.
• The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter E or (earth symbol) and is coloured GREEN or
GREEN/YELLOW.
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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
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GUARANTEE
IMPORTANT
Please do not return this roduct without first calling
the Customer Service number below:
01279 757100
Thank you for purchasing this product, which has been made to demanding high quality
standards and is guaranteed for domestic use against manufacturing faults for a period of
12 months from the date of purchase.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. If your product fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship during this period, please return it to the place of purchase.
Normal wear and tear is not covered under the guarantee.
This guarantee is invalid if the product has been misused, subject to neglect, or has been
attempted to be repaired by anyone other than our own service centre.
Due to continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change the product
specification without prior notice.
Please retain for future reference.
Colours and contents may vary.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling
advice
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